YooBee stories - Page 2
Renaissance on the rocks amid yo-yo Yoobee sale
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Renaissance chairman Colin Giffney reveals a turbulent future as the company proposes selling the Yoobee School of Design to ACG for NZD $14 million.
Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance reports net operating loss of $1.68 million, blamed on depreciation, interest expense, and store closures.
Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Renaissance and Academic Colleges Group adjust their agreement so that the transaction will be executed by way of a sale of shares rather than a sale of assets.
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.
Struggling Renaissance suffers again
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Renaissance, the New Zealand company behind Yoobee retail stores, is forecasting another disappointing financial year after closing four stores.
40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Apple retailer is closing four stores across New Zealand, with around 15 staff set to be made redundant as a result.
Renaissance shares drop 33% following $3m loss
Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Renaissance faces a sharp 33% share fall as financial troubles deepen with a £3m loss, despite efforts to stabilize its business operations.
Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.
Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Tue, 21st May 2013
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Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.
Steve McLean leaves YooBee’s top job
Mon, 13th May 2013
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It’s understood that the general manager of YooBee, one of New Zealand’s largest Apple retailers, has left his post.
Apple TV and iPod giveaways
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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YooBee and Flexirent's new deal offers free Apple TV or iPod Touch on equipment rentals before Jan 31, enhancing tech accessibility for businesses.
Renaissance tackles takeover bids with strategic adviser
Tue, 27th Nov 2012
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Company hires Grant Samuel & Associates for a strategic review, saying its weak share price leaves the firm vulnerable to a takeover.
$800k still unsettled in Renaissance sale
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Over $800k in limbo following Renaissance's business sale to Exeed, amid pending disputes and legal assurances. Renaissance remains optimistic.
In three months - everything has changed at Renaissance
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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It’s been a good few months for the folks at Auckland based technology distributor, retailer and trainer Renaissance.
Has eXeed paid too much for Renaissance distribution?
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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eXeed pays a premium for Renaissance distribution despite historical challenges and a reduced credit limit, betting on future synergies.
Exeed aims to tie up Renaissance
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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Exeed's acquisition of Renaissance's IT division, poised to become NZ's 2nd largest distributor, hinges on Apple's critical approval.
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.
Renaissance restoring balance sheet
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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Renaissance's interim results reveal a return to profit, thanks to its education division and $2.51 million in earthquake insurance claims.
Armed robbers target Yoobee stores
Tue, 24th Apr 2012
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In a daring spree, armed robbers hit Yoobee Apple stores twice in months, swiping $18,000 in gadgets, with police eyeing a potential gang link.
Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.